I really enjoyed this story. It was slow to build, and soft in its unfolding. This book reminds me of a big comfy chair, with a knit blanket, and a wide window for all your dreaming. It's not falling in love fast and hard, it's waking up and finding that you have been with your best friend for years. You can be the only one of your kind and still not alone.

I never wife revues but felt I had to for this book. One of the best stories I have heard in a long time. I listen to and read multiple books per month. The characters are rich and deep and complex. The story is engaging and the plot was intricately woven with beautiful language. I particularly loved all of the small details of the different cultures and religions and neighborhoods and the common humanity and foibles across all people and times.

This book was a great story and is now easily my new favorite nobel. The story has great complex characters, amazing plot and imagery that immerses the player into the story... The only thing I dislike is that I want more and I don't know if it is even possible for the author to deliver on that... I loved it! Thanks you to the author.

The story was unexpectedly unique. It kept me interested and listening in just two installments. I love George Guidall as a narrator in everything I've listened to so far. He brings all the characters to life (hehe). If I had one complaint it would be his voice for Chava. This could have been intentional though. Without giving anything away in the story, he portrayed her voice as somewhat monotone. Anyway, I would definitely consider reading another book by Helene Wecker if she continues producing such unique stories. And, I will definitely continue seeking out narrations by George Guidall.

What made the experience of listening to The Golem and the Jinni the most enjoyable?

The summary of this book made it somewhat interesting, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good this story actually was. I was drawn in right from the beginning and didn't want to stop listening. The characters were developed well and the author brought fantasy into a real world environment. I felt I was experiencing these characters' actions and emotions.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of them? All of the characters impacted one another in a very cleaver way.

Have you listened to any of George Guidall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, my first listen, but I enjoyed his reading of this story. It was well-matched.

If you could take any character from The Golem and the Jinni out to dinner, who would it be and why?

A Golem – a woman made of clay who can feel people’s desires – and a Jinni just out of the bottle are left to fend for themselves in New York, 1899. A strange and fascinating setting for an incredible novel! I absolutely adored this strange and beautiful tale. I loved the characters whose likes I’ve never encountered before.

The Jinni’s artistic creativity and thirst for freedom was fascinating reading, and I relished the Golem’s dilemmas concerning her ability to read people’s desires and find a way to function in the world. She wanted nothing more than to belong somewhere and to someone, to know her place and how to please others. He, the Jinni, wants freedom above all. From this strange mismatch forms a beautiful friendship. I highly recommend this novel!

What an extraordinary first novel! I was transfixed by this sweeping turn-of-the-century story of immigrants, New York, Jewish and Arabic folklore, fantasy and romance.So many other reviewers here have described this gem better than I, but all I can say how much I loved every bit of this book and I didn't want it to end.

You ever just need an escape? And I'm not talking 'bout from everyday life. I mean from the same ole' rehashed stories ranging from space-opera to fantasy. This is about as good as you'll find. Admittedly the latter is the staple of my audible diet but this, this is something entirely different you'll wish to take a break for. It's that good. It's so good in fact I've been finding myself looking for more "breaks" by this author. But alas, I'll just to listen again.

This is a book I had relegated to the wish list for that "someday" I'd want to take a chance on it...I'm so glad the day came & now anxiously look forward to another book by Helene Wecker. As for Mr Guidall, he is undoubtably among the best in the business. I always feel like a book is in masterful care when he narrates. Highly recommend The Golem & the Jinni!

This story is 5*'s in all categories. Fell in love with both the Joni and the golem. I will miss them. The voice of the narrator was perfect. The story line kept me interested , and though there are many characters each was introduced in a way that made them memorable. Videos to the author